Here is one indespensible and incredibly powerful resource in the Bay Area. While being consistently improved, 511 provides traffic and other commuting information over the phone and on the internet. Its traffic information is incredibly accurate - you can access it either by website or voice activated phone (just dial 511...duh). Sometimes I call just to hear a friendly voice on the other end...I suppose I should call my wife instead.
Typical conversation with the friendly 511 guy:
[Jazzy music]
511: "Welcome to 511, your Bay Area...."
Me: "Driving Times"
511: "What is your starting point?"
Me: "Oakland"
511: "Did you say 'Antioch?'"
Me: "No"
511: "No soup for you!"
For verbal abuse or useful traffic info, 511 is the way to go.
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